Westport resident arrested on drug charges

Westport police arrested James Robert Jacobs, 47, of 271 Davis Road in Westport, Thursday on charges of possession with intent to distribute a Class D substance (marijuana), subsequent offense.

Westport police arrested James Robert Jacobs, 47, of 271 Davis Road in Westport, Thursday on charges of possession with intent to distribute a Class D substance (marijuana), subsequent offense.

Following a six-week investigation led by Detective Bryan McCarthy, officers observed Jacobs transfer a large quantity of marijuana to a woman and drive off, according to police.

Officers seized eight one-pound, vacuum-sealed packages of marijuana from the truck of the vehicle valued at nearly $10,000 during a traffic stop. Police said they also found over $5,000 in cash, several cell phones and notes documenting suspected drug activity in a subsequent search of Jacobs' home.

Police said Jacobs was transferred to Bristol County House of Corrections to await his arraignment in Fall River District Court.

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